[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES SENATOR GEORGE VOINOVICH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
United States Senator George Voinovich as he is named the Honorary 
President of the American Nationality Movement at the Annual Captive 
Nations Commemoration held in Cleveland, Ohio. During his career, 
Senator Voinovich has served as a State Representative, County Auditor, 
Lieutenant Governor, Governor, Mayor of Cleveland and Senator. In each 
capacity, he served with honor and dignity.
  Senator Voinovich learned early on the significance of family, 
heritage and faith. He was born and raised in the working class, 
ethnically diverse neighborhood of Collinwood along Cleveland's 
northeast side. His parents encouraged him to go to college, and he 
graduated with a BA degree from Ohio University, and in 1961, a law 
degree from The Ohio State University.
  Since his first election to public office as a Member of the Ohio 
House of Representatives in 1967, Senator Voinovich has focused his 
public service on issues and causes that require strong leadership. He 
has focused on children's issues, environmental issues, economic issues 
and government accountability. As Governor of the State of Ohio, 
Senator Voinovich brought together members of both parties to 
strengthen and enact new laws in the areas of child support, child 
safety and early childhood education. He also enacted stricter laws 
against child abusers and predators.
  Since his election to the United States Senate in 1999, Senator 
Voinovich has served on numerous committees where he has worked 
diligently to ensure that the Federal Government works as efficiently 
and resourcefully as possible. In the 111th Congress, Senator Voinovich 
has continued his work protecting and preserving our environment 
including our most significant natural resource--our Great Lakes. He 
serves as co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force where he has 
worked to clean up and restore the Great Lakes, to safeguard the Great 
Lakes from oil and gas drilling, and to protect the Lakes from invasive 
species like the Asian carp.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Senator George Voinovich as he is named as Honorary President by the 
American Nationalities Movement. Senator Voinovich's lifelong public 
service reflects hard work, accomplishment and dedication on behalf of 
our community and our Nation.

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